BRIAN WILSON, O.D.



A native of upstate New York, Dr. Wilson grew up in New York, Florida and Michigan. Due to the fact that his parents were studying to earn PhD's in their respective fields, Dr. Wilson moved many times during his childhood. He considers Texas his home as he enjoys sunny and warm weather more than any climate he has experienced.

Dr. Wilson performed three years of undergraduate work at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. While at Ferris, Dr. Wilson was on the Deans list all three years. He also served as Vice-President of the Pre-Optometry Association. Dr. Wilson enjoys teaching, so he participated in tutoring students in many subjects while at Ferris.

Since Dr. Wilson enjoys hot weather, he moved to Houston in 1987 to attend optometry school and completed his Bachelor of Science degree while attending optometry school. He was involved in the University of Houston's student organizations in the capacity of student senator representing the College of Optometry.

During his final years of training, Dr. Wilson studied at external clinics that were based in primary eye care. He worked at numerous clinics that dealt with a variety of eye care problems. The clinics served the indigent population as well as the severely handicapped.

Upon completion of his optometry degree, Dr. Wilson worked for MacGregor Medical Association at various locations throughout the Houston area. He spent most of his time working in the main ophthalmology clinic at MacGregor, where the more complex consultations were seen and evaluated. Dr. Wilson also served as chairman of the Optometry Department at Cigna Healthcare/Christus Medical Group. During his ten years of practice in Houston, he was instrumental in leading numerous changes that improved many aspects of patient care.

Dr. Wilson enjoys many other aspects of life that he has tackled over the years. He has an auctioneering degree that he earned in 1988 in High Point, North Carolina. He also holds rank in eight different martial arts as well as practicing western style boxing and Muay Thai kickboxing. Dr. Wilson enjoys working out daily as well as practicing Bikram's style of Yoga. He is also certified to teach some of the styles he has practiced over the years. Being that fitness is a top priority for Dr. Wilson, he is also a certified personal trainer, as well as a certified Krav Maga instructor.

Dr. Wilson enjoys Victoria and hopes to be able to devote his time and energy to the community. He hopes others will benefit from what he has learned over the years in a positive manner.